|
|
|
Click Here for Administration on Aging website
|
What is it? The Elderly Nutrition Program, headed by the Older Americans' Act, is one of the most visible federal programs for elders. What does it do? The nutrition program provides a nutritionally balanced, hot, noon meal to seniors age 60+, Monday through Friday, at either a congregate mealsite or delivered to their homes. Weekend and evening meals may also be provided for those who need them. A voluntary donation is requested.
Latino and Kosher meals are available. Luncheon Clubs and Supper Clubs are located in selected elderly housing sites for residents. Home Delivered Meals
are brought to the homes of homebound Nutrition is key to the health of older persons. Medical professionals agree that improving the nutritional status of the elderly is the most practical and cost-effective of all approaches for prolonging good health and extending life expectancy. Many elders do not eat adequately because:
|
|
Our
Mission: To preserve the dignity, |
A Congregate Site
may be in a school, church hall, homeless shelter, community center or Senior
Center. The food is usually prepared by an outside caterer and delivered
to the site where it is served. In addition to the meal, opportunities are
provided for social interaction and companionship, nutrition education and
volunteer activities. 
elders by trained drivers. Often,
the meal driver is the only person the elder sees on a regular basis.
Drivers may help to communicate the elders' needs to appropriate referral
sources.